68663 ZIP Code — Silver Creek, NE

Merrick County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68663 is located in Silver Creek, Nebraska, within Merrick County. It covers approximately 100.10 square miles and serves a population of 796 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68663

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $195,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,500.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68663 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

796

population

100.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68663 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68663

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68663. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Silver Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68651 Osceola (6.9 mi) 68640 Genoa (11.9 mi) 68654 Polk (12 mi) 68628 Clarks (12.6 mi) 68647 Monroe (12.7 mi) 68662 Shelby (13.6 mi) 68666 Stromsburg (17.6 mi) 68601 Columbus (18.3 mi) 68653 Platte Center (18.8 mi) 68846 Hordville (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	796
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	100.10 sq mi
Water area	3.10 sq mi
Latitude	41.3218
Longitude	-97.6756
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	308

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	44.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.2%	36.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	17.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.2%	1.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

796

Population

People per sq mi

47.7

Median age

$61,500

Median household income

$33,556

Per capita income

$195,800

Median home value

$779

Median monthly rent

87.8%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

406

Housing units

7.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	102	12.8%
18 and over	694	87.2%
65 and over	108	13.6%
Median age	47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Group	Count	%
White	758	91%
Two or more races	38	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	37	4.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	44.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.2%	36.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	17.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.2%	1.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 29.8%

$50k–$75k 28.3%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	29.8%
$50k–$75k	28.3%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$61,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 25.9%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k–$300k 26.2%

$300k–$500k 19.4%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$195,800
Median rent / month	$779
Owner occupied	87.8%
Renter occupied	12.3%
Vacant	12.1%
Single-family detached	94.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.9%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	1.3%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	33.2%
1960–1969	21.8%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	18.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	38.5%
4 bedrooms	28.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	14.3%
2 vehicles	24.0%
3 or more	58.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	66.5%
Propane / LP gas	28.0%
Fuel oil	2.5%
Wood	0.5%
Solar	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	201	50.3%
Cohabiting couple	83	20.8%
Male householder, no spouse	75	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	41	10.3%
Households with children under 18	48	12.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	84	21.0%
Average household size	1.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.2%	18.5%
Married	47.9%	66.5%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.8%	8.5%
Divorced	8.9%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 47.8%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 21.8%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.3%
Bachelor's or higher	7.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	12.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	55	51.9%
High school	15	14.2%
College / grad school	23	21.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 25.0%

Manufacturing 21.5%

Finance & real estate 15.0%

Education & healthcare 8.9%

Public administration 7.8%

Construction 5.6%

Retail trade 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Professional & management 1.7%

Other services 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	4.4%
Sales & office	25.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	10.6%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.9

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 6.9%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.3%
Retirement income	9.0%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.1%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	11.3%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	68.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	5.5%
65 and over	42.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.6%
Public insurance	24.4%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	764	96.0%
Spanish	2	0.3%
Other Indo-European	2	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	792	99.5%
Born in same state	792	99.5%
Born in different state	715	89.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.5%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	80	10.1%
French	56	7%
Dutch	13	1.6%
Polish	12	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	10	1.3%
German	2	0.3%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.3%
Internet access	92.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68663

What city is ZIP code 68663 in?

ZIP code 68663 is primarily assigned to Silver Creek, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68663 in?

ZIP code 68663 falls within Merrick County, Nebraska.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68663?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 68663 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 68663 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 68663?

ZIP code 68663 has an estimated population of 796 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68663?

The median home value in ZIP code 68663 is $195,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 68663 in?

ZIP code 68663 observes the CST timezone.